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Important Dates & Deadlines

Updated Aug. 13, 2024

Check here for the dates and deadlines that are important toÌýresidence life.

For academic dates and other information, go to the website.

Important: Leaving Residence

At the end of the Fall and Winter terms, you are required to leave residence 24 hours after you've completed your final exam. This is to ensure a quiet and productive study environment for those still writing exams. Please keep this in mind when making travel arrangements.

May 2024 Ìý
May 1 Deadline for applications from direct from high school students to be included in the new student guaranteeÌý
May 20 Victoria Day, University closed
July 2024 Ìý
July 1 Canada Day, University closed

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August 2024 Ìý
August 1 Books in Residence begins! Have your online order delivered directly to your room. Learn more at
August 5 Halifax/Dartmouth Natal Day, University closed
August 9-14 Exam period
August 15 Summer Residence closes at noon (Halifax campus)
August 17 Summer Residence closes at noon (Truro campus)
August 21 TRURO CAMPUS: RA Move in (by invite only)
August 18 Last day forÌýDalCard Online Photo SubmissionÌýto guarantee cards are ready for pickup in residence.ÌýInternational students:Ìýsubmit your DalCard photo by Aug. 16 to have it ready for when you can move-in.
August 23 Deadline to complete yourÌýÌýorder.
August 23 HALIFAX CAMPUS: Early move-in available for international students. By request only.
August 26 & 27 TRURO CAMPUS: Early move-in available for international students. By request only.
August 29-31 Move-in period. By appointment only.Ìý (Truro campus August 31 only)
August 29 HALIFAX CAMPUS: Residence dining halls open at 4:30 p.m. for dinner serviceÌý
August 31 TRURO CAMPUS:ÌýResidence dining halls open at noon.

Note: Jenkins Hall will be open limited hours during orientation for meal times only.Ìý
August 31 Dal Bookstore open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
September 2024 Ìý
September 1 Dal Bookstore open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
September 2 Labour Day – University closed but residences remain open for students moving in
September 2 Dal Bookstore open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
September 3 Residence Office open
September 3 TRURO CAMPUS: Dining hall open for regular hours 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
September 3 Classes begin, fall term
September 17

Residence fees due for fall term

For a complete list of important dates and deadlines related to your finances and academics, pleaseÌýconsult the university's official Important Dates calendar.

September 30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, University closed
October 2024 Ìý
October 1 December exam schedule posted
October 14 Thanksgiving Day, University closed
October TBD - Agricultural Campus, no afternoon classes
November 2024 Ìý
November 11 Remembrance Day, University closed
November 11-15 Fall Study Break
(except students in co-op, clinics or internships) - no classes (University open)
December 2024 Ìý
December 4 Last day of classes, fall term
December 6-17 Exam periodÌý
December 14 Truro campus residences close at noon for holidays
December 18 Halifax campus residences close at noon for holidays
December 24-31 University closed as of 12 p.m. Dec. 24

Important: End-of-Term Residence Closures

All residence buildings close immediately after exams in December and April. Please pay particular attention to dates for residence closure at the end of term and make your travel plans AFTER you know your own exam schedule.

January 2025 Ìý
January 1 New Year's Day, University closed
January 5 Residences open - traditional and non-traditional
January 6 Classes begin, winter term
January 20 Residence fees due
February 2025 Ìý
February 1 April exam schedule is posted
February 7 Munro Day, University closed
February 17 Nova Scotia Heritage Day, University closed
February 17-21 Winter Study Break
April 2025 Ìý
April 7 Classes end
April 9-26 Exam period
April 18 Good Friday, University closed
April TBD Residences close at noon (Truro Campus)
April 27 Residences close at noon (Halifax Campus)